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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Athens:

• Earliest: departs at 8:50 and lands at 11:40
• Latest: departs at 18:55 and lands at 21:45.

The flight takes about 2h 50m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Athens:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Athens takes 2h 50m, covering 2.922 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Athens range from 198 € to 337 €, with an average of 262 € over the past 12 months. Anything below 198 € counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) are 2% below the route average of 262 €. Booking late can sometimes save you money, but availability is limited.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average 199 € return via Bucharest Otopeni Intl (OTP), compared with 263 € for direct.

Lufthansa is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Sky Express has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Frankfurt am Main Airport to Athens flights are:

• Lufthansa: 72% on time
• Sky Express: 54% on time
• Aegean Airlines: 44% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 61% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge 25 €–89 € for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Sky Express and Aegean Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Frankfurt am Main Airport to Athens flights, with 34% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, Evening flights for 33%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Athens are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about 87 €, which is 40% below the typical average for this route.

Athens Eleftherios V. Airport (ATH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around 2 € for economy cars. Top options include:

• Record go
• Centauro
• Europcar
• SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
• Alamo

Flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Athens usually depart from Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and arrive at Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Frankfurt am Main Airport to Athens route, 39% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 34m.

One-stop flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Athens most commonly connect through:

• Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) – 64% of one-stop connections
• Bucharest Otopeni Intl (OTP) – 13% of one-stop connections
• Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) – 8% of one-stop connections
• Rome Fiumicino (FCO) – 4% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 18% on flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Athens. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at 238 € return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at 290 €, a difference of 52 €.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between Frankfurt am Main Airport and Athens. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Lufthansa
• Aegean Airlines
• Sky Express

Flying via Thessaloniki Makedonia (SKG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 01m, compared to 5h 06m via Vienna Intl (VIE) and 5h 10m via Zurich (ZRH).

Athens is 1 hour ahead of Frankfurt am Main Airport (Eastern European Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Athens are Acropolis, Syntagma Square, and Victoria Square. These are among the most viewed places in Athens on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Frankfurt am Main Airport to Athens flights:

• Aegean Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Lufthansa: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Aegean Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Lufthansa: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Sky Express: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.